Peter M Appleton

Peter M Appleton

4.7
Rating: 7.7

Licensed for 37 years

Litigation Lawyer at Hartford, CT
Practice Areas: Litigation, Medical Malpractice, Defective and Dangerous Products ... +4 more

266 Pearl St, Hartford, CT

About Peter

Biography

A 1985 graduate of Trinity College, Peter earned his law degree from Boston University School of Law in 1988 when he joined the firm. Peter has been a strong advocate for injured clients as a trial att...

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Licenses

Licensed in Connecticut for 37 years

State: Connecticut

Acquired: 1988

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Appleton & Appleton

266 Pearl St, Hartford, CT, 06103-4511

Appleton & Appleton, LLC

266 Pearl Street, Hartford, CT, 6103

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Peter M Appleton's Reviews

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4.7 /5.0

12 Client Reviews

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Posted by Kristin | March 18, 2015

Exceptional attorney: Peter M. Appleton

I have known Mr. Appleton for over fifteen years. He is a kind man and an intelligent and experienced attorney. He has represented me on more than one occasion and I have never been dissatisfied with the outcome or my treatment. I would highly recommend Peter or any of the attorneys working at his... firm. Peter always returns phone calls, he makes himself available at the client's convenience. He knows the answers to your questions and he always provides thoughtful and insightful advice. I will not hesitate to call Peter the next time I need legal support. I know I can count on and trust Peter and his team and you can too.

Posted by anonymous | March 03, 2015 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Stay Away....

Peter proved to be inept and untrustworthy. I was never made to feel like my case was a priority and repeatedly had to compel him to move the case forward. He was extremely hard to reach and I usually had interaction with his paralegal. (His paralegal was very kind, and quite knowledgeable, but sh...e could only do so much - and I had not hired her to represent me.) Ultimately, Peter discussed a deal for settlement with the opposing attorney, revealing information which undermined my award. In my absence he told them what I would be willing to settle for, despite the fact that I had asked to hear what they were willing to offer first. He "slipped up" and relayed this to me. I would not recommend his services.

Peter Appleton

Replied last March 03, 2015

I am sorry to learn that you had this experience with our firm. We strive for excellence in all aspects of our representation of clients. Every case is unique as is the resolution. I would be happy to speak with you to address your concerns which I take very seriously.

Posted by anonymous | February 26, 2015 | Workers Compensation

Under the circumstances, great experience

I was hesitant to randomly hire a lawyer; however, I feel I was very fortunate. I hired Mr. Appleton after I had started the process myself so there was a lot I had to bring him up to speed with. He was very patient and set very realistic and clear expectations with me. I had never dealt with this t...ype of situation and he explained things to me to be sure I understood every step since it involved my health and well being. I moved out of state and he was very accommodating with my schedule. He also was very responsive with emails and realized I preferred email communication as it was easier to respond. At the final stages, he was very thorough in making sure I understood every detail of what I was signing. Overall, I found Mr. Appleton very knowledgeable and efficient. I would definitely recommend him for a workers comp claim.

Posted by Toni | December 03, 2014 | Personal Injury

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I was involved in a car accident in April 2011 and sustained major injuries to my shoulder. After 4 months of sleepless nights, pain/suffering, doctor’s appointments, and physical therapy I knew I needed to consult with an attorney as my medical bills were going to be astronomical. Five months after... the accident I had surgery to repair my shoulder. I was referred to Appleton & Appleton by a physician. Having never hired an attorney for a personal injury claim I didn’t know what to expect. My initial meeting with Peter Appleton was very pleasant and informative. Atty. Peter Appleton was very polite, professional and knowledgeable and he was easy to talk to. He was interested in whom I was as a human being. He provided a great overview of the personal injury claim process. He explained the client/attorney relationship and gave a general outline of how the personal injury claim method begins and assured me that he would work for me and the best possible outcome for my case. It was reassuring to know that I could contact him at any time with questions and concerns either at his office or his cell phone. During the next 2.5 years Atty. Appleton kept me informed and educated via phone calls, emails and or correspondence as he guided me through varies processes or procedures on decisions that both he and I had to consider going forward regarding, case information, depositions, court/jury, arbitration or settling. I never felt rushed or pressured to make decisions in my case. If I had to go into his office his staff was courteous, pleasant and helpful during my visits. Atty. Appleton always returned my phone calls or emails which made it very convenient to reach him. He never once made a decision without consulting with me first and always kept me up to date on the case. If you are looking for a reputable attorney with a wealth of knowledge in injury claim who is personable, pleasant and would go the distance to get you the best result possible, hire Attorney Peter Appleton. He settled my case with the best possible outcome imaginable. I was extremely satisfied with the outcome and I would definitely hire him again!!

Posted by Carmen | February 07, 2014 | Personal Injury

Surprised and Satisfied

From start to finish, Peter Appleton represented me in a supportive, diligent, and dignified manner. I was guided and counseled appropriately throughout the entire process of my accident claim. At our initial meeting, I was uncomfortable, not having experienced this litigation process and, frankly,... not feeling my best due to the persistent pain I was experiencing as a result of the accident. My value structure left me personally uncomfortable with pursuing litigation. However, the reality was that I was unable to work and incurring many, many medical bills. Peter seemed to understand my needs and my hesitations. He patiently spent much time addressing my questions and concerns. Both he and his office support staff were polite and ethical at all times. Additionally, when communicating with medical providers involved in my case, Peter was pleasant, appropriate, and thorough in obtaining medical documentation necessary to support my case. A couple of my medical providers commented on how pleasant he was! Peter was also able to settle my claim quickly and to my satisfaction. I was thoroughly advised of all my options--judge, jury, or arbitrator--and potential consequences of my choices. At no time did I feel rushed or pressured to make decisions in my case. I would not hesitate to recommend Peter as a very good, reliable attorney and a pretty nice guy!

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Michael McMinn

Personal injury lawyer | Oct 10

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. I had an opposing matter with Attorney Appleton. He represented his client aggressively. He was excellent in his understanding of the law and analysis of facts. Also, a great trial attorney."

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Robert Schuster

Personal injury lawyer | May 19

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"It is my pleasure to endorse attorney Peter Appleton. I worked closely with Mr. Appleton as he litigated and ultimately settled a personal injury matter I referred to him. I observed an attorney at the top of his game. Peter is one of those rare lawyers who blends a keen sense of long term strategy and organization with great patience and an ability to communicate with his client as well as his adversary. This juxtaposition of strengths ultimately works to his client's financial advantage. In the matter I worked with him on, Peter was able to resurrect a badly organized and difficult case to a clear victory in what would otherwise have been a disappointing result without the benefit of his finely honed skills. Each of the clients I have referred to attorney Appleton are personal friends. This should attest to the level of confidence I have in his work."

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Experience

Rating:  7.7 (Very Good)

Honors

2016

Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell

Work Experience

1988 - Present

Member, Appleton & Appleton, LLC

1900 - Present

Member, Appleton & Appleton, LLC

Associations

1995 - Present

Connecticut Trial Lawyers Association

Member

1995 - Present

Association of Trial Lawyers of America

Member

1988 - Present

Connecticut Bar Association

Member

1988 - Present

Hartford County Bar Association

Member

Education

1988

Boston University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1985

Trinity College

BA - Bachelor of Arts

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